Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Check Telugu Jayanthi's date and timings
Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi 2026 will be observed in May. Here's the date, Dashami timings, Deeksha details and why devotees in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana celebrate it differently.
Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 12, according to Drik Panchang. The festival is widely observed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where devotees follow a special 41-day Hanuman Deeksha leading up to the final celebration day.
Unlike North India, where Hanuman Jayanti is generally observed on Chaitra Purnima, Telugu traditions mark the festival during the Krishna Paksha Dashami of the Vaishakha month.
Devotees spend weeks in prayer, fasting and chanting Hanuman Chalisa before concluding the Deeksha on Hanuman Jayanthi.
TELUGU HANUMAN JAYANTHI 2026 DATE AND TIMINGS
As per Drik Panchang, Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi will be observed on May 12, 2026.
The important Dashami timings are:
- Dashami Tithi begins: 3:24 pm on May 11, 2026
- Dashami Tithi ends: 2:52 pm on May 12, 2026
The 41-day Hanuman Deeksha is expected to begin on April 2, 2026, and conclude on the festival day.
WHY TELUGU HANUMAN JAYANTHI IS DIFFERENT
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Hanuman Jayanthi is not limited to a single day. Devotees begin a 41-day spiritual observance from Chaitra Purnima and end it on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami.
During this period, many devotees wear mala, follow a satvik diet, visit temples regularly and recite Hanuman Chalisa daily. The final day is marked with prayers, bhajans, temple visits and special pujas dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
HOW DEVOTEES OBSERVE THE DAY
On Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi, devotees usually wake up early, visit Hanuman temples and offer sindoor, jasmine flowers, betel leaves and laddoos to the deity.
Many people also read Sundarkand and chant Hanuman Chalisa throughout the day. Tuesdays are considered especially important for Hanuman worship, making the 2026 celebration more special as the festival falls on a Tuesday.
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HANUMAN JAYANTI 2026 IN OTHER STATES
Hanuman Jayanti dates differ across regions and traditions.
- North India Hanuman Jayanti: April 2, 2026
- Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi: May 12, 2026
- Kannada Hanuman Jayanti: December 21, 2026
- Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi: January 7, 2027
Devotees are advised to check local Panchang timings before performing rituals or fasting for Hanuman Jayanti 2026.
Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 12, according to Drik Panchang. The festival is widely observed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where devotees follow a special 41-day Hanuman Deeksha leading up to the final celebration day.
Unlike North India, where Hanuman Jayanti is generally observed on Chaitra Purnima, Telugu traditions mark the festival during the Krishna Paksha Dashami of the Vaishakha month.
Devotees spend weeks in prayer, fasting and chanting Hanuman Chalisa before concluding the Deeksha on Hanuman Jayanthi.
TELUGU HANUMAN JAYANTHI 2026 DATE AND TIMINGS
As per Drik Panchang, Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi will be observed on May 12, 2026.
The important Dashami timings are:
- Dashami Tithi begins: 3:24 pm on May 11, 2026
- Dashami Tithi ends: 2:52 pm on May 12, 2026
The 41-day Hanuman Deeksha is expected to begin on April 2, 2026, and conclude on the festival day.
WHY TELUGU HANUMAN JAYANTHI IS DIFFERENT
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Hanuman Jayanthi is not limited to a single day. Devotees begin a 41-day spiritual observance from Chaitra Purnima and end it on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami.
During this period, many devotees wear mala, follow a satvik diet, visit temples regularly and recite Hanuman Chalisa daily. The final day is marked with prayers, bhajans, temple visits and special pujas dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
HOW DEVOTEES OBSERVE THE DAY
On Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi, devotees usually wake up early, visit Hanuman temples and offer sindoor, jasmine flowers, betel leaves and laddoos to the deity.
Many people also read Sundarkand and chant Hanuman Chalisa throughout the day. Tuesdays are considered especially important for Hanuman worship, making the 2026 celebration more special as the festival falls on a Tuesday.
ALSO READ: What is Kumbhabhishek? Somnath Amrit Mahotsav 2026 ritual and its importance explained
HANUMAN JAYANTI 2026 IN OTHER STATES
Hanuman Jayanti dates differ across regions and traditions.
- North India Hanuman Jayanti: April 2, 2026
- Telugu Hanuman Jayanthi: May 12, 2026
- Kannada Hanuman Jayanti: December 21, 2026
- Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi: January 7, 2027
Devotees are advised to check local Panchang timings before performing rituals or fasting for Hanuman Jayanti 2026.
